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L26 TAN

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,502 mi
Last recorded51,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 TAN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 49,153 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MINOR PLAY IN BOTH SIDES BUT NOT CAUSE OF CONCERN.

Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 157,812 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 44,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both O/S and N/S inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split on both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both O/S and N/S

Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,416 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 149,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 39,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 143,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 23,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 108,886 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 18,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,885 miles

Rear Tyres wearing slightly unevenly

trailor socket full of water but still works ok

Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyres wearing slightly unevenly

trailor socket full of water but still works ok

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,828 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,328 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,078 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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L26 TAN is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 57,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L26 TAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L26 TAN registered?

L26 TAN is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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